Andrew Benintendi was traded to the Yankees from the Royals.

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New York Yankees acquired All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

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In return for Benintendi, the Yankees will send three minor league pitching prospects to the Royals. 

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Benintendi provides the Yankees another outfield option with Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks.

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Giancarlo Stanton will miss two to three weeks with left Achilles tendonitis.

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Aaron Boone remarked before the deal that Benintendi is a tremendous hitter following Wednesday's loss to the Mets.Speedy runner

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In 30 career games at Yankee Stadium, Benintendi has a.261 average, seven home runs, and 20 RBIs.

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He placed second to Judge in 2017 AL Rookie of the Year voting and won the World Series in 2018. 

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Benintendi was one of 10 Royals players who didn't travel to Toronto in mid-July for a four-game series with the Blue Jays.

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The Royals begin a series at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night.

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